…n reminds us of the vital role that our universities play for the nation/s today, for future generations and for the benefit, future health and prosperity of the UK. Speculations naturally abound around the future purpose and role of universities, particularly in the face of the transformational power of technology for the sector. Championing the achievements of our sector through such campaigns is a fantastic way to ensure that we build on them i…
…d. We still have a social justice problem in our universities. The Sutton Trust told the Committee that the proportion of pupils from ‘low affluence’ households intending to attend university is the lowest in seven years. We know that state school entrants are stalling, and falling in some of our most elite universities. There has in fact been a 16% decrease in undergraduate entrants from low participation areas between 2011/12 and 2015/16. This d…
…s shaped by the interaction of global economic forces and policy decisions taken locally and nationally – for many, this can be experienced in a way which feels distant and alienating. For universities, this demands a new civic role: a constructive engagement with problems and challenges facing society today, and using their convening power to bring together citizens, researchers, civil society and policymakers. The creation of Nottingham Civic Ex…
…he medium and long-term to help find solutions to our most pressing local, national and global problems. Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “Professional and technical universities stand ready to serve our nation. They have the “fresh thinking and new ideas” the government is looking for in abundance and should be at the heart of our national renewal. Alliance universities are keen to act as strategic partners with government and busine…
…be creative, inventive and collaborative with their submissions. A Changed World University-Wide Make-Along: To complement the project, the university organised a very successful online teaching and learning event: A Changed World University-Wide Make-Along, with an open invitation to the entire extended Herts community, including UH students from FE and overseas partners. Experts in creative writing, communication, art, and media led interactive…
…ch with global challenges so it can achieve the maximum impact in the real world. The DTA summer schools equip researchers with the professional expertise to produce world-changing research and develop successful careers after completing their doctorates. Based at Sheffield Hallam University, DTA Energy students heard from an expert panel on career pathways, learning how their research could lead to a successful career in industry or government, a…
…nge, environmental sustainability and the impact on communities around the world are some of the biggest challenges facing us globally. This crisis requires urgent solutions. Now, more than ever, we need urgent, practical research on climate change that makes a difference to our everyday lives. That’s why at University Alliance, we’re not just talking about the challenges or long-term consequences, but are taking action now to manage and mitigate…
…t improvements to the quality of life of citizens in the UK and around the world. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/09-UA-IG-feed-RESEARCH-AND-INNOVATION-RESEARCH-FOR-THE-EVERYDAY.mp4 Multi million dollar backing for clean energy breakthrough Posted on March 31, 2021 Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre Posted on March 26, 2021 Kingston University’s ESCAPE-pain rehabilitation programme Posted on March 29…
…eloping curriculum and delivering practical, skills-led learning with real-world experience and on-the-job training. We are pioneers in working with employers to develop flexible and innovative higher technical provision in key growth areas in communities around the UK. The #UAPoweringJobs mini campaign will also highlight the vital role Alliance universities play in training the next generation of talent for high-demand industries such as the Pub…
…bones within the body. Using computer simulations, she is modelling how structures made from these materials can be combined with a patient’s cells to grow engineered tissue that could be implanted within bones to support repair. “Only 30 per cent of patients on transplant lists get the organs they need – it’s a major problem worldwide,” Sadaf said. “Engineering tissue to replace body parts damaged by accident or disease could go a long way to he…
